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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.87, 1,025.21 and 411.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.87, 1,025.21 and 411.31 is: 567.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.87 : 1,025.21 = 411.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.87/1,025.21 = 411.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.87x = 1,025.21 × 411.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.87x = 421,671.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,671.94/742.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.63

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